Molecular NeuroBiology lab @ KBRI

Another "star" player in the field: astrocyte

Proper regulation of neural circuit formation/elimination & plasticity is essential for normal cognitive functions including learning and memory. We are focusing on the role of glia cells, astrocytes, in regulating "neural synapses" in functional and structural levels. In addition, we are also interested in identifying novel molecular factors mediating neuron-glia interaction, which is involved in long-term synaptic plasticity and learning & memory processes.